ELI-101R: ELL Reading & Listening 1

School
Liberal Arts
Division
Language Studies
Department
English Language Institute
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Course Subject
ENG Language Institute-Credit
Course Number
101R
Course Title
ELL Reading & Listening 1
Credit Hours
5.00
Instructor Contact Hours Per Semester
94.00 (for 15-week classes)
Student Contact Hours Per Semester
94.00 (for 15-week classes)
Grading Method
S/U
Pre-requisites
A satisfactory score on the ELL placement test or ELI approval
Co-requisites
None; however, ELI-101W and ELI-101C are recommended
Catalog Course Description

Introduces low-beginning-level college-preparatory reading and listening skills for non-native English speakers. Satisfactory completion of this course qualifies students for ELI-102R. This course does not transfer nor count toward degree graduation requirements.

Goals, Topics, and Objectives

Goal Statement
ELI-101R is designed to help English Language Learners (ELL) acquire low-beginning-level reading and listening skills in order to understand and communicate in English.
Core Course Topics
  1. Pre-reading strategies
  2. Reading comprehension
  3. Vocabulary
  4. Greetings, introductions, and farewells
  5. Listening skills
  6. American culture
Core Course Learning Objectives (Separated)
  1. Use pictures to set a purpose for reading
  2. Demonstrate understanding by answering short questions in text and speech
  3. Demonstrate increased vocabulary
  4. Use appropriate greetings, introductions, and farewells
  5. Understand and produce complete written and spoken sentences
  6. Identify aspects of American culture

Assessment and Requirements

Assessment of Academic Achievement

Assessment of academic achievement will be identified and implemented by the class instructor. Methods will include, but not be limited to, assignments, presentations, individual and/or group projects, quizzes, tests, and a final exam.

General Course Requirements and Recommendations

In order to progress to the next level, students must:

  1. Actively participate in at least 80% of all class sessions
  2. Average 75% or higher on all assignments, presentations, projects, quizzes, and tests
  3. Take a final exam (worth 25% of the final class grade)
Texts

Contact the Faculty Chair for textbook information.

Approval Dates

Effective Term
Fall 2019
ILT Approval Date
AALC Approval Date
Curriculum Committee Approval Date
Review Semester
Fall 2019